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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.18, 4,865.34 and 2,033.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.18, 4,865.34 and 2,033.97 is: 2,807.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.18 : 4,865.34 = 2,033.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.18/4,865.34 = 2,033.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.18x = 4,865.34 × 2,033.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.18x = 9,895,955.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,895,955.60/3,525.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.22

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